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7 Ways to Optimize Productivity and Profitability of Last Mile Delivery
Last-mile delivery, the final step of the transportation and logistics process, is a critical element for shippers, couriers, and freight forwarders. It’s the point at which goods are delivered to their final destination, whether it be a residential or commercial...
How to Stay Competitive in a Crowded Freight Forwarding Market
The global freight forwarding industry is hyper-competitive, with numerous players ranging from small, independent forwarders and startup digital forwarders to huge multinational 3PLs. According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global freight forwarding...
Navigating Ever-Changing International Trade Regulations: a Guide for Freight Forwarders
International trade regulations are always evolving, and freight forwarders need to stay informed in order to ensure compliance. In this article, we will discuss some of the most recent changes to global trade regulations, the impact they have had on the freight...
What’s new with Magaya CRM?
Now you can manage leads, contacts, and accounts even better than before, alongside related quotes, customer interactions, and more. Increase productivity, eliminate data silos, and improve your customer service with Magaya CRM’s new features, detailed below.See how...
How to Overcome Common Roadblocks to Digitized Freight Forwarding
Digitized freight forwarding, or becoming a digital forwarder, isn’t just a hot topic in logistics these days, it’s on fire. And for good reason, the benefits of digitization are numerous, and some might even say that it’s the only way forward, given the complexity of...
What Every Freight Forwarder Needs to Know About Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is a very important type of coverage for freight forwarders and logistics service providers. It protects against financial losses caused by errors, omissions, or failure to perform services as promised. In today's fast-paced and highly...
8 Ways Freight Forwarders Can Sell More to Existing Customers
Smart business owners know that selling to your existing customer base is one of the most effective ways to grow a business, and freight forwarding is no exception. This tenet is even more true when the economy is sluggish. Not only are these customers already...
Infographic: The State of Modern Freight Forwarding
Freight forwarding is evolving at a rapid pace. With our globalized economy, shipping is closely tied to macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, so ripples are felt quickly and often when disruption occurs. From changes in trade policies and tariffs to natural...
What does the end of the 2M alliance mean for freight forwarders?
Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) sent waves through the global shipping industry recently with the surprise joint announcement of the impending end of their 2M alliance, a partnership that has controlled a significant portion of global shipping capacity...
6 Ways Freight Forwarders Can Benefit From OCR Technology
In this economy, smart business owners are seeking ways to save time, reduce costs, and improve customer service. The answer often lies in technology. OCR is one technology that’s delivering big results in record time. In this article, we explore 6 ways freight...